Lens Help

[Specificity]

I'm sure this is asked all the time but bare with me.

I have a Nikon D50. I had a kit lens (18-55) and a 55-200. Something went janky with the 18-55 and now I need a new lens since the 55-200 is so limiting when I want to do anything close up. Any suggestions on what to get?

Keep in mind, I'm still learning the technical side of things, I tend to focus more on the end result than how I got there. (I know, bad me, I need to take a class but haven't had the time)

[inkista]

Two options, if you're on a budget: replace with a another (used) 18-55 VR, or consider the AF-S 35mm f/1.8.

[Aegea]

Yes, the first question is how much are you willing to spend?

[litenphrame]

The focal length you lost is pretty useful, but I would shy away from another "kit" lens (unless mentioned below). If you liked the range of the lens then get another one of approximately the same range with better glass. I'm not a Nikon shooter so I can't help you with what is available for your camera. For a Canon I would look for a EF-S 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM (which is a "kit" lens for the upper end EOS systems, but a good lens) or an EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM. The Nikon equivalents in Optical quality should work well.